29th Galway Film Fleadh 11th – 16th July 2017

New Irish Shorts 3

A collection of shorts which explore relationships in their many forms: parent-child, high school sweethearts, curious neighbours and even man’s own relationship with reality. This programme features work from debut filmmakers to more established filmmakers.

For You

A socially isolated girl struggles with her alcoholic mother until an act of devotion from her boyfriend offers relief and the strength to love.

Director Brendan Canty
Producer David Lester Mooney

Gustav

A young man wakes up with a tune in his head. But how did it get there?

Directors Ken Williams & Denis Fitzpatrick
Producer Steven Daly

Beside Himself

It’s the wee hours in Belfast and one man goes to a police station looking for absolution. But what does he really want to confess anyway?

Director Nick Rutter
Producer Brendan Mullin

Leap Of Faith

Kelly longs for a connection in a disconnected world.

Director Mark Smyth
Producer Jonathan Farrelly

Peel

When Olivia is pushed to her limit, she has to find the determination and inner strength to carry on through life’s most difficult times.

Director Annika Cassidy
Producer Annika Cassidy

Seedling

A young couple experience an incredible encounter which leads them to realise: sometimes scary stuff can be beautiful.

Director Stevie Russell
Producer Michael Donnelly V

MUM

When Kate goes back to see her mother after some time away, she realises that, far from being ready for a day out, her mother is gravely ill and no one thought to tell her.